Frost dates for 73773Waukomis, OK
The average last spring frost in Waukomis is April 6 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 209 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 6
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 209 days
Safer after Apr 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 21 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 5 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 16 · Apr 30 | Oct 10 · Oct 24 · Nov 5 | 190 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 20 · Apr 6 · Apr 21 | Oct 21 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 209 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 5 · Mar 26 · Apr 12 | Oct 26 · Nov 10 · Nov 26 | 230 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Waukomis
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 6 – May 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jun 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73773 is matched to the NOAA station Enid, OK, 15.9 km away, at 1,245 ft elevation (15 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enid, OK (used) | 1,245 ft | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
| Hennessey 4 Ese, OK | 1,174 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 30 |
| Lahoma 1Wsw Mesonet, OK | 1,299 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 31 |
| Breckinridge 3Se Mesnt, OK | 1,154 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 29 |
Frost dates near Waukomis
- Enid, OK 73705 · last Apr 6, first Nov 1
- Bison, OK 73720 · last Apr 14, first Oct 30
- Drummond, OK 73735 · last Apr 6, first Nov 1
- Douglas, OK 73733 · last Apr 14, first Oct 30
- Lahoma, OK 73754 · last Apr 6, first Nov 1
- Fairmont, OK 73736 · last Apr 6, first Nov 1
- Hennessey, OK 73742 · last Apr 14, first Oct 30
- Ames, OK 73718 · last Apr 7, first Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Waukomis, OK?
- For ZIP code 73773, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Enid, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 21.
- When is the first frost in Waukomis, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73773?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 209 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.